bah

interjection

ˈbä How to pronounce bah (audio) ˈba How to pronounce bah (audio)
Synonyms of bahnext
—used to express disdain or contempt

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In 1953, Fidel Castro began his revolt against Fulgencio Batista (fool-HEN’-see-oh bah-TEES’-tah) with an unsuccessful attack on an army barracks in eastern Cuba. — ABC News, 13 July 2026 Saturday had a chance to be a season-salvaging win, and then … bah. — Seth Emerson, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025 As usual, the Blue Moon employees are rowdy and ready to party; their festive spirits are doused with bah humbug reality when Maddie demands everyone work over the holiday. — Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024 Even with some traditional holiday events cancelled, the season isn’t totally bah, humbug. — Will Coviello, NOLA.com, 4 Dec. 2020

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First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bah was in 1818

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